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Sophomore Ally Campbell poses behind the Morgan’s Message information table at the clubs first dedication game. At dedication games, the club raises awareness for athlete mental health by educating spectators and involving the players in their pursuit. (Photo via @meridian_morgansmessage)

Morgan’s Message raises awareness at sports games

Arianna Vargas and Molly Moore June 6, 2023

Junior Tilly Gale founded Meridian’s chapter of Morgan’s Message at the start of this school year to spread awareness about mental health struggles for athletes. Morgan's Message is an organization...

[Left to Right] Sophomore Joyce Tadesse Kassa, juniors Maureen Tremblay and Reese Davis, sophomore Jenna Hall, and junior Ivy Anderson smile behind their bake sale stand at the Falls Church Farmers Market. (Photo courtesy of Ivy Anderson)

Women in Athletics pushes for inclusivity

Elbetel Kiros, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

On Saturday, March 11, the Women in Athletics Club (WAC) of Meridian held a bake sale at the local Falls Church Farmers' Market in celebration of Women's History Month. The event raised proceeds for Play...

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False alarm prompts evacuation after school

Stella Turner, Former Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2022

This story is still developing, and is being updated as more information is made available. On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 4 around 5:30 p.m., the Meridian High School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle...

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Meet Meridian’s new athletic director

Preston Lieu, Staff Contributer December 10, 2021

When former athletic director Marvin Wooten announced he was leaving Meridian earlier in the year, the search for a replacement immediately began. Thankfully, Meridian was able to find Brian Parke,...

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“Lady Mustangs” needs to be retired

Stella Turner, Former Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2021

Lady Mustangs. It’s a phrase I’ve heard countless times while living in Falls Church, and I didn’t think much of it until recently. Basketball, lacrosse, swim and dive, cross country, track...

Coach Wooten with his son at football game

Coach Wooten: New to Mason but right at home

Ella Gilmore, Staff Reporter October 5, 2020

In a virtual environment, it can be hard to get to know people, especially teachers. This year at George Mason, there are several new staff members, including Mr. Marvin Wooten, the new athletic director....

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An evening in the shadow of Coach Bravin

Sam Mostow, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2020

I walked into the Pit sixty-three minutes before the start of the first game of Friday night’s boys and girls basketball playoff doubleheader. This evening, instead of being a casual fan, I was here...

Mason students play Spikeball

Spikeball: The new sports club taking Mason by storm

Jack Calabrese, Staff Reporter January 11, 2020

Spikeball, one of the newest clubs at Mason this year, has given Mustang Block and lunches a new meaning. Students rush to finish their work and food so they can de-stress between classes with a fun and...

Megan Rapinoe celebrates.

Top 9 sports moments of 2019

Sam Mostow, Editor-in-Chief December 22, 2019

A coach and football player talking on the sidelines.

New coaching staff leads Mustang Football to strong start

West Hagler, Staff Reporter September 25, 2017

The 2017 football season is underway and with it comes a huge change in the Mason football program. George Mason High School has hired six new varsity coaches, with the head coach position being filled...

Track and field drawing

Girls track: varied events, victorious results

Estelle Timar-Wilcox February 26, 2017

Charlotte Crum joined the track team last year as a freshman, looking to improve her running skills and keep busy. She quickly became the Mason track team’s fastest 400m runner. She placed second...

Girls soccer players in a game

Armstrong strong-arms to the top

Hannah Seiken February 26, 2017

Spring is quickly approaching, and with it a variety of spring sports, including girls soccer. For the varsity team, junior Izzy Armstrong is the 2017 player to watch. Armstrong has been on the varsity...

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